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Putin Issues Nuclear Warnings Over NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued explicit nuclear threats regarding potential NATO intervention in Ukraine. Putin's statements suggest preparations for escalatory military actions in contested regions. The threats represent heightened tensions between Russia and Western military alliances during the ongoing conflict.
Trump Plans Call With Putin Over Russian Lab Worker Death
President Trump said he intends to call Vladimir Putin to discuss a lab worker's death from plague in Russia, suggesting the death may have been caused by a bioweapon. The call is scheduled for Putin's birthday.
Putin Approves UniCredit Russia Unit Sale
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the reorganization and sale of Italy-based UniCredit's Russian subsidiary. Austrian bank Raiffeisen also continues struggling to divest its Russian operations due to regulatory barriers.